Tuesday Spotlight: Dakota Trace

Hmm, where do I want to go today? To Venus, to Chicago, or perhaps China? All sound like lovely places to explore. I visit each one of them every week. How? Through my writing of course. On Monday I might decide to work on my sci-fi/ fantasy series and visit Venus. Wednesday may bring a trip to Chicago while I hammer out the next chapter on my bdsm story. By Friday, I’m ready to head off to China to work on my shapeshifter story. Why so many different genres?

It’s simple. I’ve got a short attention span. I write in rapid bursts of energy when the mood strikes. My muse is a fickle woman. I swear she must have ADD, she flits from story to story so much. I do have to draw the line though when she wants more than three WIP’s going on. “Come on,” I beg. “Let me finish something first. I’ll stick the idea in my idea file and we’ll come back to it.” Usually after bribing her with a package of Reese’s Peanut Butter cups, she relents and I’m back to work.

One thing I decided when I began writing professionally I didn’t want to be pigeon holed into one genre. I love the challenge of writing a story in the unknown. When I started writing in the BDSM genre, I had a lot of misconceptions and knew enough about the subject matter to fill a thimble. With the support of a Dom/sub couple and the wonderful use of internet, researching for it has been a breeze and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of crafting a story inside a new and unfamiliar genre.

So what’s next for me? I think a trip to the old west to satisfy my muse’s hankering for a western erotica. Will my muse ever be satisfied to write in one genre? I highly doubt it but then again who said I had to limit her?

Good morning to you too. I try to write at least 500 words a day. Some days are better than others. So usually anywhere from an hour to four depending on what’s going on and if I get on a roll or not. Yesterday I wrote about 2500 words and it took me about four hours or so. Interruptions included.Not only do I have three kids who need constant ferrying to activities, I’m also in school myself, so I have to split my time between that and writing. I will admit my favorite time to write is while the kiddies are at school or after they go to bed. It’s nice and quiet and I can work uninterrupted. My favorite place to write is sitting at my kitchen table. I can look out my kitchen window and see the most beautiful french lilacs in during the summer. I hope this answered your questions. 🙂

The Last Prejudice

White Water

The Atomic City Girls

Heaven’s Watcher

My Favorite Mistake

Taking Desire

Needing Desire

Running Hot

Frost Moon

Blue Light Special

Review Star Rating Definitions

1 Star – We currently do not review any story with a 1 star rating. If it’s DNF or a “wall-banger” we decline to review.

2 Stars — Not wonderful, but tolerable. There may be some minor editing glitches but not enough to stop you reading. Not a wall-banger, but nothing you’d re-read. This is a book you would borrow from the library – not buy- and never check out again. You might recommend it to a friend with a mention of the glitches, knowing that something in the plot or story would still appeal to them regardless.

3 Stars — Good. Mostly enjoyable. You made it through and didn’t consider it a waste of time or money. The story was strong enough or the conflict tight enough, so even when the book faltered, it was able to draw you back in and keep you. There’s a chance you’ll recommend it to a friend, but it wouldn’t go on your keeper shelf.

4 Stars — Very Good. You’re glad you were the one who got to review the book. You would probably buy it and would definitely recommend it to your friends. You liked the characters and the plot. The writing style was good and the editing clean.

5 Stars — Great! You would definitely buy this book. You would definitely recommend it to your friends. You really loved the characters and the plot and would consider looking for this authors back list or making her an autobuy. The writing and editing were superb.

LASR Best Book – For a book or story that is truly exceptional. You think about it when you’re not reading it. You wonder what happens to the characters when you finish. You would absolutely buy everything else this author had to offer. The highest praise – and reserved for only a few.

Review Heat Level Descriptions

SWEET: no visual love scenes and no descriptive kissing;

SENSUAL: Contains a high degree of sexual tension, steamy kisses and passionate clinches, but all fully consummated love scenes will be implied, not described, and with the bedroom door firmly closed.

SPICY: Contains actual love scenes and may include detailed descriptions of foreplay and consummation.

HOT: Contains sizzling and very detailed love scenes throughout and graphic, explicit content which may be offensive to some.

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